The aim of this study was to analyse whether the perception of the local opportunities and the perception about the quality of the environment for physical activity (PA) mediate or moderate the intention ... [more ▼]

The aim of this study was to analyse whether the perception of the local opportunities and the perception about the quality of the environment for physical activity (PA) mediate or moderate the intention-behaviour relationship for PA in older adults. Data from two existing longitudinal studies (n = 149 and n = 1262) were used, assessing intention at baseline (T1), environmental variables at six months (T2) and PA behaviour at one year (T3). Results exposed a significant mediating role of the perception of the local PA opportunities (accounting for 15.5% in study 1 and 11.9% in study 2) and of the perception about the quality of the PA environment (accounting for respectively 19.6% and 18.2%) on the intention-behaviour relationship for PA. A moderation effect on the intention-behaviour relationship for PA was found in participants with a moderate perception of the local PA opportunities and in participants with a low or moderate perception about the quality of the environment for PA in both studies. This is the first longitudinal study that provides insight in the mediating and moderating role of environmental perceptions in the intention-behaviour relation for PA. Improving environmental perceptions could help future PA promotion interventions to bridge the intention-behaviour gap. [less ▲]

This study is focused on the analysis of the wellness perception of a representative sample of students of the University of Liege. Findings confirm those of the literature as males at students who ... [more ▼]

This study is focused on the analysis of the wellness perception of a representative sample of students of the University of Liege. Findings confirm those of the literature as males at students who consider to be physically active have higher scores of wellness. The study reveals also that students who are still leaving with their parents have higher scores of wellness. [less ▲]

In Wallonia, when teaching team sports, secondary school level physical education teachers generally use a traditional (technicist) and single discipline approach. Moreover, teachers meet some ... [more ▼]

In Wallonia, when teaching team sports, secondary school level physical education teachers generally use a traditional (technicist) and single discipline approach. Moreover, teachers meet some difficulties to apply the accountability and literacy principles. In this paper, authors present a practical example of PE lesson demonstrating that it is possible to change teaching. [less ▲]

The physical education teacher is considered as a cornerstone of the physical activity promotion in the schools. This presentation proposes answers to three questions: (1) Why to promote physical activity ... [more ▼]

The physical education teacher is considered as a cornerstone of the physical activity promotion in the schools. This presentation proposes answers to three questions: (1) Why to promote physical activity at school? (2) Why the PE teacher should play a central role? (3) How the PE teacher could play such role? In conclusion, it is important to remember that (1) PE teachers should become the cornerstones of the PA promotion at school; (2) They have to be involved in PE as well as in the other dimension of PA at school; (3) They have to collaborate (they are not alone), and; (4) Pre service and inservice PETE has to be adapted to show the way and change the mentalities [less ▲]

Children have a natural need of movement. It seems logical to develop processes that could be used during classroom teaching. Our study aims to test one didactic approach allowing primary school pupils to ... [more ▼]

Children have a natural need of movement. It seems logical to develop processes that could be used during classroom teaching. Our study aims to test one didactic approach allowing primary school pupils to express their movement need. [less ▲]

Physical activity has a positive impact ont child's grow, on his global development and wellness. Implemented in 2007, equimotricity corresponds to motor development activities organized in a outdoor ... [more ▼]

Physical activity has a positive impact ont child's grow, on his global development and wellness. Implemented in 2007, equimotricity corresponds to motor development activities organized in a outdoor track where children act in teams of two. [less ▲]

Starting from Brain Breaks (HopSports) and during a teaching internship activity, the first author implemented one project of movement breaks (PAPS) in a class of 1st grade (6-7 year-old), a class of 5th ... [more ▼]

Starting from Brain Breaks (HopSports) and during a teaching internship activity, the first author implemented one project of movement breaks (PAPS) in a class of 1st grade (6-7 year-old), a class of 5th grade (10-11 year-old) and one of special education (11-15 year-old). PAPS have been proposed one to two times per day pendant periods of 2 to 4 weeks. Pupils' involvement, positive effects informally observed on academic learning and the wish of the pupils to continue the experience would support the interest of the movement breaks. [less ▲]

Background. The promotion of physical activity (PA) is widely recognized as a major component of the prevention and management of several chronic diseases. As experts in human movement, physical ... [more ▼]

Background. The promotion of physical activity (PA) is widely recognized as a major component of the prevention and management of several chronic diseases. As experts in human movement, physical therapists (PTs) are logical agents for the promotion of PA. Nevertheless, to date only few studies have investigated factors that influence PA promotion. Objectives. This study aimed to analyze the relationships between physical therapist knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about PA, and their own selfreported PA promotion. Design. A sample of 185 PTs (male = 102) completed a cross-sectional survey through an online questionnaire. It included 25 multiple choice, Likert scale, and open-ended questions related to (1) personal characteristics, (2) knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about PA, and (3) self-reported PA promotion by PTs. A deductive and inductive content analysis of the openended questions was also performed. Results. The questionnaire revealed that 99% of PTs agreed (n = 30) or completely agreed (n = 154) with the fact that they have to contribute to PA promotion in their patients. Significant correlations were found between physical therapist knowledge of the definition of PA, the benefits of PA, and their self-reported PA promotion (0.251, P < .01 and 0.180, P < .05, respectively). Additional multivariate analysis of the predictors of the self-reported PA promotion exposed significant univariate effects of knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about PA (P < .01). Conclusion. Although the role of PTs in PA promotion seems evident, this survey underlines important misconceptions about PA within this group of health care professionals. Significant relationships between physical therapist knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about PA and self reported promotion of PA highlight the need for physical therapist education programs to emphasize teaching the fundamentals of PA. [less ▲]